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Las Vegas Sands proposes $2.14B rescue plan
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson has doubled down on his half-billion dollar bet this fall on Las Vegas Sands Corp. in a plan intended to keep the casino company from defaulting on its debt and falling into bankruptcy.
Nations:China People:Sheldon Adelson Source:(AP)
2008-11-11
Democrats headed toward big gains in House, Senate
WASHINGTON - Democrats are on track for sizable gains in both houses of Congress on Nov. 4, according to strategists in both parties, although only improbable Southern victories can produce the 60-vote Senate majority they covet to help them pass priority legislation.
Nations:U.S. People:Norm Coleman Sheldon Adelson Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Charles Schumer John McCain Activities:Mahoney Sex Scandal US Election 2008
2008-10-25
Buffett boosts wealth to top Gates on Forbes list
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is again the richest American, deposing Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, after Forbes magazine recalculated the fortunes of some of the 400 wealthiest Americans.
Nations:India People:Warren Buffett Sheldon Adelson Michael Bloomberg Bill Gates
2008-10-10
Gingrich says no to White House bid
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will not run for president in 2008 after determining he could not legally explore a bid and remain as head of his tax-exempt political organization, a spokesman said Saturday.
People:Fred Thompson Mitt Romney Rudy Giuliani Sheldon Adelson Jerry Falwell Newt Gingrich Activities:US Election 2008
2007-09-30
More than $1B needed to make Forbes list
A billion dollars just doesn't go as far as it used to. For the first time, it takes more than $1 billion to earn a spot on Forbes magazine's list of the 400 richest Americans. The minimum net worth for inclusion in this year's rankings released Thursday was $1.3 billion, up $300 million from last year.
Nations:U.S. People:Sheldon Adelson Kirk Kerkorian Larry Page Sergey Brin Michael Dell Warren Buffett
2007-09-20
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